Status Check, Procedures, Facilities

Organisation : Kerala PWD Public Works Department
Facility : Contractor Registration
Website : https://www.pwd.kerala.gov.in/IMF_website/index/

What is Kerala PWD Contractors Portal?

Kerala PWD Public Works Department online software systems for improving the interactions between the Contractor and the Department to bring about constructive changes and to improve efficiency and transparency in the execution of works.  Based on this an online portal for contractors have been developed as part of the PRICE software of PWD which is envisaged as a central portal for all Government Contractors.

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The following activities are envisaged in this portal.
** Contractor licensing and renewal
** Contract agreement execution and related matters
** To view the details of works awarded to a contractor and to submit various applications related to the works, to view measurements of works and to enter measurements of work done(for works above 5 Crores)
** To do other matters related to works awarded to a Contractor.
** Contractors performance monitoring system

Kerala PWD Contractor Registration & Licensing

Government bids or tenders for infrastructure construction and maintenance project requires that the contractor or bidder should have registered in a required category with any of the contractor registration & licensing authorities of the State or Central Government.

Public Works Department, Irrigation Department and LSGD Engineering Department of the Kerala Government are authorized to register Contractors and issue contractor license in different categories depending upon work experience and financial capabilities of the Contractor.

Contractor portal provides facilities for applying for a contractor license to any of these departments. Contractors can also apply for renewal and upgradation of their already taken contractor license through the portal. Online payment facility is also integrated with this portal.

How To Do Kerala PWD Contractor Registration?

In order to have access to these portals, a Contractor is required to register in this portal and to get a userid and password.

Follow the below steps for Kerala PWD Contractor Registration

Register / Login Here : https://contractors.kerala.gov.in/contractorportal/

(a) Only persons who have registered themselves as contractor under these rules are entitled to submit tenders for works.

The term ‘works’ includes (i) civil works and (ii) water supply and sanitary installation works.

(b) Civil Works & Water Supply & Sanitary Installation Works.- A contractor who is in the register of any circle in the Kerala P.W.D., can tender for these works in all the circles in the State.

A contractor who is in the register of any Division in a particular circle, which has jurisdiction throughout the State, can tender for these works in all the Divisions including Subdivisions under that Circle and one in the register of a Subdivision can tender in all the Sub- divisions of that Division.

Temporary special Divisions or Special Subdivisions are not authorised to register contracts or renew their registration.

For the purpose of registration, the contractors will be classified into four separate categories on the basis of their financial resources, professional experience and records, as follows.-
(i) A Category.-Those who are entitled to tender for all works in any office
(ii) B Category. -Those who are entitled to tender for all works upto Rs. 55 lakhs in any office.
(iii) C Category.-Those who are entitled to tender for works upto Rs. 15 lakhs within the area of jurisdiction of circle, where registered.
(iv) D Category.-Those who are entitled to tender for works upto Rs. 6 lakhs in a Division, where he is registered.

Registering Authority
Category Registering Authority
A & B Category contractors Superintending Engineers of Circles
C Category Executive Engineers of all Divisions
D Category Assistant Executive Engineers of all Sub Divisions

(a) The application for registration as contractor should he supported by a solvency certificate issued by the Revenue Department or a bank guarantee by a bank approved by Government (a Scheduled Bank) under the Bank Guarantee Scheme as follows-
Category Rupees
A 50,000
B 25,000
C 7,500
D No solvency certificate and Bank Guarantee

Note: The guarantee of the banks approved by Government (Scheduled Banks) under the Bank Guarantee Scheme will be accepted.

(b) Limits for various categories of contractors for taking up work
Category For all works For Electrical works
A Category contractors All works All works
B Category Contractors Works up to Rs. 55 lakhs Upto Rs. 75,000
C Category Contractors Upto Rs. 15 lakhs Upto Rs. 30,000
D Category Contractors Upto Rs. 6 lakhs

(c) Application for registration as a contractor should be supported by details about his financial stability and also his previous experience in works. Contractors for Water Supply and Sanitary Installation works should produce the plumbing licence issued by the competent authority along with the application for registration.

(a) The Registering authority will then scrutinise the applications for registration. He will then satisfy himself as to the financial capacity of the applicant and also his ability to take up and carry out the works in a particular category.

He can if so needed, direct the contractor to produce before him satisfactory evidence towards this. If he is satisfied that the applicant can be registered as a contractor, he will be intimated of the fact (in Form II) and will be asked to remit a registration fee at the following rates :
Category (Class) Fees(Rs)
A 2000
B 1000
C 600
D 200

The applicant will be registered as a contractor after remittance of this fee. The registration fee is not refundable. If for any reason, the contractor is not found fit for being registered, he will be intimated so. But this must only be a bare intimation of the fact that he is not being included in the list of registered contractors.

(b) If any application for registration as a contractor is rejected, the registering authority should register in writing his reasons for denying registration. He should also intimate confidentially his reasons for denial to any application for registration to his next superior authority.

(c) No appeal will lie against this decision.

FAQ On Kerala PWD Contractors Portal

Frequently Asked Questions FAQ On Kerala PWD Contractors Portal

Q: What is the Kerala PWD Contractors Portal?
A: The Kerala PWD Contractors Portal is an online platform developed by the Kerala Public Works Department (PWD) for contractors to register themselves and participate in tendering processes for PWD works.

Q: Who can register on the Kerala PWD Contractors Portal?
A: Any contractor who wants to participate in PWD tendering processes in Kerala can register on the Kerala PWD Contractors Portal. However, they must meet the eligibility criteria specified by the Kerala PWD.

Q: What are the benefits of registering on the Kerala PWD Contractors Portal?
A: Contractors who register on the Kerala PWD Contractors Portal can access information on upcoming PWD works and tendering processes. They can submit their bids online and track their application status. The portal also provides a platform for communication between the Kerala PWD and contractors.